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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 293.50 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 293.50 and 92.90 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 293.50 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/293.50 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 293.50 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 27,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.65/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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